Jacksonville Area Military Programs

The Jacksonville Area Military Program exists for the purpose of increasing availability of educational opportunities for military service personnel, their family members, and federal government employees at Jacksonville area naval bases and other military service facilities.

To accomplish this mission the College provides:

• College credit courses with an emphasis on the General Education Requirements offered at each base during Florida Community College at Jacksonville 's regular terms and additional eight-week terms.
• Classes are offered on base in a sequential program, enabling enrollment throughout the year in the Associate in Arts and selected Associate in Science degree programs.
• A full range of advising, registration, and orientation services, including entry placement testing.
• A liaison with the military educational service officers to assist students in the use of the military service financial aid programs.
• Non-college credit courses for students desiring to upgrade career and occupational skills or those seeking personal enrichment.

SOC is the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) dedicated to providing educational opportunities for service members and their families. Once you start your degree or certificate program with Florida Community College , this agreement will allow you to transfer your credits from one institution to another and will serve as your agreement with the College for degree or certificate completion. To request a SOC agreement, click here for more information or contact Chalah Harris at 904.632.5016.

To help you get started, Florida Community College offers the following services:

• Accelerated Degree Programs
  For students who are interested in maximizing their time to degree completions, these accelerated degree programs are designed with you in mind.
  
• Dedicated Military Advisors
  When you call or e-mail one of the MEI advisors, you'll be getting educational advice from advisors who are familiar with military transfer credit and the obligations of the service member.
  
• Degree Roadmaps
  These roadmaps are designed to show you how to maximize the college credit you've earned in the military. By following the roadmap that matches your rate, you'll see what you've already earned toward a specific degree.
  
• Navy College Program Distance Learning Program (NCPDLP)
  Florida Community College is a charter member of NCPDLP. The Navy has matched specific rates with degrees to help sailors maximize credits earned through their rate and training. Florida Community College degree roadmaps for the NCPDLP are available here.
  
• Online Student Services
  Artemis is your virtual portal to registering for classes, viewing your grades, getting a degree audit, paying for your classes, and much more.
  
• University Transfer Agreements
  Once you've completed your degree, Florida Community College has negotiated transfer agreements with 4-year institutions. By taking advantage of these agreements, you'll be able to transfer as a junior.
  
  Note: You are not required to transfer to one of these schools. Talk to your advisor about all of your transfer options.
  

More Information
Free Exam Software for Military Families	Software for Military Familes
Orientations	Please check back for updates on the Fall Term (20091) orientation
Scholarship Opportunities for Active Duty Members	http://www.fccj.edu/prospective/financialaid/index.html
Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) Scholarship	http://www.ccmeonline.org/scholarship.shtml
Scholarships for Military Dependent Children	http://www.militaryscholar.org/
Links of Interest	http://www.commissaries.com/